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Semi Driver Pulls Rig In Path of Slow-Moving BNSF Train

The BNSF train was only going between 5 and 10 miles per hour

January 20, 2020

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — For the second time in about a week, a vehicle drives into the path of a slow-moving train in Grand Forks. This time it was a semi driven by 31-year-old Travis Bitker of Bemidji. Police say Bitker was driving through the yard of the State Mill at the time of the crash. The BNSF train was…

North Dakota Cyber Attacks on the Rise

Those attacks aren't limited to just the state, as phishing attacks are also on the rise against small businesses in our region, including in rural areas.

January 20, 2020

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FARGO, ND — Cyber attacks in North Dakota are on the rise according to the North Dakota Information Technology Department. Attacks have rocketed to more than 15 million per month against the state. Those attacks aren’t limited to just the state, as phishing attacks are also on the rise against small businesses in our region, including in rural areas. I-T…

West Fargo Asks for Public’s Help on Redevelopment Project

Officials say the Ninth Street East Corridor needs improvement

January 20, 2020

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo is asking for the public’s help in improving an area of the city that officials say needs better traffic flow. The Ninth Street East corridor from 13th Avenue East to 12th Avenue Northeast is the area they’re focusing on. Representatives from West Fargo, the Fargo-Moorhead Council of Government and Apex Engineering gathered at…

Downtown Snow Removal Costly For City And Those With Towed Vehicles

Public Works Supervisor Lee Anderson says they can't "mess around" dealing with vehicles hampering their work

January 20, 2020

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — Snow removal continues in downtown Fargo and it’s costing $20,000 each day just for the trucks hauling it all out. Tow trucks were busy early Monday morning removing vehicles left on the street as plows cleared the snow. It can cost upwards of $100 or more to get your vehicle out of the impound lot. Public Works…

New York Times Endorses Two Presidential Candidates Including Sen. Amy Klobuchar

The Editorial Board is getting behind Klobuchar and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren

January 20, 2020

TJ Nelson,

NEW YORK CITY — In a first in the 150 years of the New York Times, the paper is endorsing two candidates for president. The Editorial Board is getting behind Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, both Democrats. They were chosen after meeting with nine contenders and hours of questioning. Of Klobuchar, the Board wrote that her…

O’Leary’s Irish Pub & Grill in Moorhead Closes

According to Facebook, the bar will reopen its door at a later date

January 20, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — An Irish bar in Moorhead has closed its doors indefinitely. It’s located at 808 30th Avenue South, just off of I-94. According to a Facebook post, O’Leary’s Irish Pub and Grill is taking on a new internal and management team and says they are working behind the scenes to move in a new, positive direction. The post…

Man Found Guilty In Daughter’s Death

Steven Aune was accused of shooting his 36-year old daughter during a family argument.

January 20, 2020

Site Staff,

GRAFTON, N.D. (KFGO) – A jury has found an Adams man guilty of manslaughter. Steven Aune was accused of shooting his 36-year old daughter during a family argument. Aune was originally charged with murder. The defense argued that the shooting was not an intentional act. The victim was transported to a Park River hospital where she died. The court has…

Power Has Been Restored As Of 1:47 p.m.

CCEC says the equipment was struck by a snow removal company.

January 20, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Cass County Electric Cooperative reports at least 168 customers are without power right now. The area of the outage is the Maple Ridge area near 63rd Street South and 32nd Avenue South. CCEC says the equipment was struck by a snow removal company. Crews are working to restore power safely and as quickly as possible. We’ll have…

Monday Match: How You Can Be a Mentor

There's a match for everyone. Maybe even two.

January 20, 2020

Emily Welker,

Making a connection with a kid isn’t always easy: some kids are shy, some are quiet, some find it difficult to open up to strangers. But all it takes is being there, if you’re Brandon Conkins, and sooner or later, you’ll find you’ve made a big difference in a little brother’s life. Maybe even two of them. Conkins has been…

Settlement Reached in St. Louis County Snow Plow Drivers Strike

The announcement was made early Monday morning.

January 20, 2020

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DULUTH, Minn. – According to Teamsters Local 320 Recording Secretary Erik Skoog, an agreement has been reached between public works employees and St. Louis County. The announcement was made early Monday morning on Skoog’s Facebook page. In a post, Skoog says, “After 15 hours of mediation, we reached an agreement that both parties can be proud of! Congrats Teamsters and…